The meaning of the cryptic text has eluded scholars for centuries. Their latest efforts include computational analyses seeking new insights into the medieval enigma.
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A 19th-century surveying mistake kept lumberjacks away from what is now Minnesota’s largest patch of old-growth trees.
If you lost your religion, it might be because the internet and social media are having a secularizing effect on American society.
Josh Kaufman — best-selling author of entrepreneurial classic “The Personal MBA” — explores an essential truth about all decision-making.
Is the dumpster in the alley worthy of a poem?
From synthetic biology to xenotransplantation, biotech will continue to march forward in 2023, in part powered by data and AI.
Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.
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The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?
“The Da Vinci Code” popularized the idea that Christians stole much of their theology. It’s wrong, especially regarding Christmas.
Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.
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Gods and angels have been replaced with hi-tech extraterrestrials.
“I am an anthropologist, and for years, I have spoken to people who have had these experiences.”
Pure cinema is about removing redundancy so that even the smallest detail serves a purpose in relation to the bigger picture.
Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.
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Six visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.
There’s such thing as a healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments.
To understand Vincent van Gogh, we must first debunk the myth of the tortured artist. Van Gogh believed his illness inhibited his creativity.
Diogenes engaged in shocking behavior to demonstrate the contradictions, small-mindedness, and sheer absurdity of prevailing social conventions.
A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor, and mindset.
The innovative investor and entrepreneur deals out advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps.
Based on data since 2000 alone, global warming is still occurring at a whopping 7-sigma significance. How hot will planet Earth get?